Exercise guide · Beginner · Stretch

Assisted Lying Gluteus and Piriformis Stretch: How to Do It & Muscles Worked

The assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch is a flexibility exercise targeting the glutes and piriformis muscles. It is performed lying on your back, crossing one ankle over the opposite thigh, and gently pulling the thigh towards your chest to stretch the glutes and piriformis.

Primary muscles
Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings
Equipment
Assisted
Level · type
Beginner · Stretch
Demonstration of the assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch
Front view: muscles worked by the assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch. Primary: glutes. Secondary: hamstrings.
Back view: muscles worked by the assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch. Primary: glutes. Secondary: hamstrings.
Primary Secondary

How to do the assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch

  1. Step 1: Lie on your back with your legs extended.
  2. Step 2: Bend your right knee and place your right ankle on your left thigh, just above the knee.
  3. Step 3: Grasp your left thigh with both hands and gently pull it towards your chest.
  4. Step 4: Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Step 5: Release the stretch and repeat on the other side.

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Step-by-step instructions and demonstration media are from the ExerciseDB exercise dataset.

This guide is general fitness information, not medical advice. Stop if an exercise causes pain and speak to a doctor or physiotherapist about injuries or health conditions before starting a new programme.